The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the Civil Services (IAS) and Forest Services (IFS) Examination 2025. A total of 1129 vacancies are available. The online application process starts from 22 January 2025 and ends on 21 February 2025. Candidates must complete the One Time Registration (OTR) before applying. The preliminary exam will be held on 25 May 2025.
Mode of Payment: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan.
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025)
Criteria
Age
Minimum Age
21 Years
Maximum Age
32 Years
Age relaxation is applicable as per UPSC rules.
Total Vacancies: 1129 Posts
Post Name
Total Posts
Educational Qualification
IAS (Indian Administrative Service)
979
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India
IFS (Indian Forest Service)
150
Bachelor’s Degree with at least one subject: Agriculture, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
Group A and B Services Offered
IAS – Indian Administrative Service
IFS – Indian Foreign Service
IPS – Indian Police Service
Indian P&T Accounts and Finance Service, Group A
Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group A
Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group A
Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax), Group A
Indian Postal Service, Group A
Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group A
Indian Railway Traffic Service, Group A
Pondicherry Civil Service, Group B
Pondicherry Police Service, Group B
Indian Trade Service, Group A (Grade III)
Indian Corporate Law Service, Group A
Indian Information Service (Junior Grade), Group A
Indian Defence Estates Service, Group A
Indian Railway Accounts Service, Group A
Indian Railway Personnel Service, Group A
Indian Ordnance Factories Service, Group A
Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force, Group A
Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Central Excise)
Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group B
How to Apply
Complete the UPSC One Time Registration (OTR) first.
Apply online between 22 January 2025 and 21 February 2025.
Read the official notification carefully before applying.
Keep all required documents ready: ID proof, eligibility proof, scanned photo/signature, etc.
Fill in all form fields carefully and review before final submission.
Pay the examination fee through the available payment options.
After submission, download and print the final application form.
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